Advisor

Minnesota Independence College and Community

Organization Summary:

Minnesota Independence College and Community (MICC) is a human services organization for adults with learning differences and autism spectrum disorders. We are a private non-profit focused on helping individuals to be as personally and financially independent as possible and to achieve their dreams in life!

Primary Duties:

Purpose Statement

The Advisor is responsible for working directly with students in an advising and coaching capacity. The Advisor facilitates a student-centered, safe, and accepting relationship that builds a sustainable foundation for supporting student growth and development. The Advisor provides opportunities for regular self-reflection and goal setting that lends to the improvement of student performance. The Advisor assists with problem solving when students face barriers to their growth towards independence, facilitates conflict resolution between peers, and provides support for developing healthy relationships.

Essential Functions

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Develop, implement and provide student advisory based on the students’ and program needs

·Demonstrate professionalism in work performance and communication with others

·Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills, with strong oral and written communication skills

Qualifications – Education & Experience

B.A., B.S. (Masters highly preferred) Social Work, Wellness Coaching and School Counseling preferred. Experience in working with young adults with learning disabilities and autism is highly desirable. Strong interpersonal and organizational skills, with excellent oral and written communication skills.

Additional Info:

Benefits:

We offer a competitive compensation package which includes pay commensurate with experience, generous paid time off, health and dental benefits, health savings/flexible spending accounts, long term disability, term life and AD&D insurance and a matching 403b retirement savings plan.

Applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, or status with regard to public assistance.

How To Apply:

If you believe this rewarding opportunity is a match for your passion, skills and experience, please send your resume, along with a cover letter,to Elise Kling at ekling@miccommunity.org